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We advise all bidders to read the Terms and Conditions of the Sale before bidding with Dan Morphy Auctions. Those who bid are bound by those Terms and Conditions of the Sale, as amended by any oral announcement or posted notices, which together form the contract of the sale between the successful bidder (purchaser), Dan Morphy Auctions and the seller (consignor) of the lot.
When bidding on any lot offered by Dan Morphy Auctions, the bidder indicates acceptance of the following Terms of Sale:
Dan Morphy Auctions makes every effort to accurately describe all items offered in its sales, however all items for sale are "as is," and it is the bidder's responsibility (present or absentee bidders) to determine the exact condition of each item. Dan Morphy Auctions will not be held responsible for typographical errors. All items will be available for preview two (2) months prior to the auction.
We do NOT guarantee toys, trains or clocks to be in running order.
Grading Scale:
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Dan Morphy Auctions will accept absentee bids if pre-authorized by mail, fax or through www.morphyauctions.com. Absentee bidders must use the absentee bid form and clearly mark the lot number, title and maximum bid amount. Absentee bidding forms may be accessed online at www.morphyauctions.com. If there are two (2) identical bids placed on the same item, priority will be given to the first bid received. All bids must be left in increments as explained on our bid form. If a left bid is "out of increment," the auctioneer has the right to round the bid up to the next correct increment. Dan Morphy Auctions is pleased to offer online absentee bidding as part of our auction services. Bidders may preview, register and place bids online through our Web site. Online absentee bidding through Dan Morphy Auctions is available until 15 minutes prior to the beginning of the sale. During the live sale, the auctioneer will execute your absentee bid competitively up to the maximum amount you have indicated. Online bidding through Morphy LIVE and ArtFact is also available; Terms and Conditions still apply.
If there is a tie bid between the Internet bidding venues (Morphy LIVE, Artfact) and the floor, the floor bid takes precedence.
An absentee bidder may also participate live in the auction via telephone. Requests for phone lines must be received at least three (3) days prior to the auction date. Dan Morphy Auctions cannot guarantee phone lines but will make every attempt to accommodate those who wish to participate through that method. Phone lines are provided on a first come first served basis. Please visit morphyauctions.com or call 717-335-3435 to request a call from our representatives during the live auction.
Bid increments listed are a general guideline. Actual increments are at the auctioneer's discretion.
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The majority of our items are unreserved, but occasionally items may carry a moderate reserve. Please note that when a lot carries a reserve, the reserve is usually somewhere below our low estimate. In the case of a reserved item, the seller has authorized the auctioneer to bid on their behalf until the reserve price is reached. Actual reserve amounts cannot be disclosed, but we will advise you if an item carries a reserve, should you ask
The auctioneer will determine the highest bidder. The auctioneer alone has the right to reopen the bidding of an item if deemed necessary due to a dispute. If there is a tie bid between the floor and Internet or absentee bid, the floor takes bid precedence. Dan Morphy Auctions and its representatives reserve the right to remove those attendees who impede the previews and/or the auction. Title to all merchandise shall pass to the highest bidder at the fall of the auctioneer's hammer. The buyer will then assume all risk and full responsibility of the lot purchased once ownership has changed.
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All buyers will pay Pennsylvania sales tax of 6% unless a valid Tax Exemption Identification is on file or presented at time of purchase. Items shipped out of Pennsylvania will not pay sales tax. Please present a copy of your Tax Exemption Identification at the sale, or at the time of leaving an absentee or phone bid.
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Cellular architecture group at EMBL
Our research objective is to understand the cytoskeleton of living cells, with an emphasis on mitosis. We develop in-vitro assays, quantitative image analysis and cytosim, a computer simulation to study cellular architecture from a mechanistic perspective, modeling the interactions of microtubules and associated proteins such as molecular motors. Please check our publications for a list of topics.
New : during sexual reproduction in yeast, microtubules can either grow (green arrowhead) or shrink (red arrowhead). Each nucleus (blue sphere) is associated with a specific organelle called the Spindle Pole Body (SPB, yellow sphere). Kar3 motors (green dots) are anchored on the SPB, and by pulling on microtubules originating from the other SPB bring along the nuclei.
We are supported by BioMS and Cell networks.
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Heidi Swapp™ Color Magic™ Sparkly Butterfly Album
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Step 1 Lightly sand around the outside edge of the album cover.
Step 2 Spray Primrose Color Shine over the butterflies, and add Mustard Color Shine over the top two butterflies as well.
Step 3 Wipe away excess Color Shine with a paper towel and clean resist area using window cleaner and a clean paper towel. Color Shine will penetrate areas that were sanded around the edges.
Step 4 Spray Color Magic™ banners and butterflies with Primrose and Mustard Color Shine.
Step 5 Use excess Color Shine on the paper towel to outline the Vintage Chic note.
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Step 9 Stamp the word "EXPLORE" from the stamp set using permanent black ink. Ink must be solvent based so it will stick to the resist area.
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Montana WICHE, WWAMI,
Minnesota Dental, and
Montana Cooperative Veterinary Medicine (MCVMP)
Professional Student Exchange Programs
Application for Certification Information
The State of Montana participates in four professional student exchange programs aimed at providing Montana residents affordable access to selected out-of-state professional programs in specific healthcare fields which are not available in the state: WICHE Professional Student Exchange (PSEP), WWAMI Medical Education Program, Minnesota Dental Program, and the Montana Cooperative Veterinary Medicine Program. Continued state participation in these programs is subject to ongoing approval and appropriation by the Montana Legislature, who may, at any time, modify the programs and support levels.
WICHE supported healthcare fields may include: medicine, osteopathic medicine, veterinary medicine, dentistry, optometry, occupational therapy, and podiatry. The WWAMI program is specific to the field of medicine, the Minnesota Dental Program is a dental education program only, and the MSU/WSU Cooperative Veterinary Medicine Program is specific to veterinary medicine. The number of students funded is determined by Legislative appropriation. Exchange students may receive some preference in admission and if awarded state funding, will pay reduced levels of tuition; generally resident tuition in public institutions* or reduced standard tuition at private schools. Support awards are very competitive, not all applicants receive state support. Students who do not receive the state support will be responsible for the full tuition rate if admitted.
*NOTE: For both the WICHE Professional Student Exchange Program (PSEP) and the Minnesota Dental Program support fees have not been meeting the resident/nonresident tuition differentials at some of the participating public institutions for several years now. Effective AY2013, programs at participating public institutions that are left with an unmet resident/nonresident tuition differential will have the option to credit the state support fee against full nonresident tuition and have the enrolling student pay the balance. Prior to this policy change, all participating public programs were required to charge PSEP students resident tuition, even if the support fee does not cover the resident/nonresident tuition differential. If you enroll at a public institution as a PSEP funded student beginning Fall 2013, your tuition charges could be affected under this new policy.
WICHE PSEP supported students enrolled by AY2012 or prior will be grandfathered through graduation paying RESIDENT tuition, even if the support fee does not meet the tuition differential from AY2013 forward.
The certification requirements are the same for all four programs; all applicants must meet the Montana University System residency requirements and must apply to the Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education for certification by October 15th of the year prior to entering professional school. Applications received after the October 15th application deadline will be considered for "alternate certification status" only. Incomplete applications are not accepted. Certification does not insure admission to any professional school, nor does it guarantee that, if admitted, students will receive support from the State of Montana for their attendance. Support awards are very competitive and funding is not available to support all applicants. Students who do not receive state support will be responsible for the full tuition rate if admitted.
Students who are already enrolled in a participating program may also apply for certification as alternate students. Funding priority is given to beginning students first and alternate students second. Deferred admissions from a prior academic period are treated the same as new offers of admission and are subject to the certification and ranking process for the current application cycle; deferred admissions do not receive funding preference. Deferments are not accepted in the field of veterinary medicine.
Certification as a Montana resident for purposes of applying to any of the professional programs is only the first step in the process. Students must apply to the professional schools directly, adhering to each school's application criteria and deadlines, and if accepted to a participating program by April 1st of the next spring, will be ranked for available state support between April and May*. It is advisable to apply to professional school early, especially to those schools with a rolling admissions process.
* Ranking and funding process in WICHE veterinary medicine differs from other fields of study; please reference cooperative admission process contained in veterinary medicine materials.
Certification is an annual process and is valid for a period of one year. If you are not accepted by a participating program or plan to defer your admission, you must reapply for certification the following year by the annual October 15th deadline. The necessary certification application materials can be located by selecting the following links:
- Medicine, Occupational Therapy, Optometry, Osteopathic Medicine, and Podiatry
- Dentistry
- Veterinary Medicine
For additional information regarding the new Montana Cooperative Veterinary Medicine Program (MCVMP) between Montana State University and Washington State University, please visit their website at: http://mcvmp.montana.edu or email them at: firstname.lastname@example.com.
If you have questions regarding the application materials or the certification process, please contact Laurie Tobol at (406) 444-0322 or via email. The application materials contain a complete list of the necessary forms and required supporting documents on the page entitled Applicant Checklist. Please read it thoroughly and follow the instructions carefully. Completed applications must be returned no later than October 15, 2013 to:
Laurie Tobol, Student Assistance Manager/State Certifying Officer
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Meet the people you help
Deepa Thappa
Deepa is in grade two. Her sister, who is six years old, attends school along with her. Deepa's father was a helper at a grocery shop but after an accident where he lost both his legs he had no choice but to stay at home. Her mother works in people's house to sustain their family. Life has not been very easy for Deepa, especially after her father's accident.
The incident drew Deepa into a cocoon but with the help of her teachers and friends, she is gradually learning to come out of it. She dreams of becoming a teacher one day, so that she can help young children in her village, read and write. In her spare time, Deepa loves to read storybooks. Pratham's library programme helps her discover a whole new world through books – some refreshing change from the kind of life she leads.


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Intel works with the leading game developers—analyzing and optimizing their games, media, and other graphics-intensive applications to make full use of the latest Intel® technology. You'll get the most out of your gaming experience when you use Intel technology combined with games optimized for Intel technology.
In developing Rome II*, Creative Assembly used new Intel technologies exclusive to 4th generation Intel® Core™ processors with Intel® Iris™ graphics.
The resulting visuals are a study in detail and variety, so realistic that players will feel like they are in ancient Rome.
Codemaster optimized GRID 2* specifically for new 4th generation Intel Core processors, with features that provide photo-realistic visuals and accelerate performance.
The team utilized the Intel Iris graphics extension for pixel synchronization to replicate the complexities of tire smoke as rubber burns and smoke accumulates.
SEGA and Sumo Digital embrace Ultrabook™ devices in a big way with Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed*. The UI was specifically designed so touch can be used throughout.
The player can select modes, decide which track to play, and check out all the vehicles with a simple touch of a finger. The game has been carefully optimized for play in tablet or laptop configuration.
Overclock your rig for serious gaming or choose the latest devices—Ultrabook™, all-in-ones, laptops, and tablets—to take your gaming on the go. Either way, you'll want Intel Core processors for an unbeatable edge.
Intel® HD Graphics1, together with Intel Core processors, power vibrant visual experiences—no extra card required. Battles look more epic. Race action roars at breakneck speeds. And combat feels pulse-poundingly real. Plus, with, Intel® Iris™ graphics you'll enjoy immersive 3-D gaming experiences.
Get an extra burst of speed when you need it with Intel® Turbo Bost Technology2 and effortlessly move been your latest game title and other apps with Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology3. It's the speed you need when you need it.
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3. Available on select Intel® Core™ processors. Requires an Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology) enabled system. Consult your PC manufacturer. Performance will vary depending on the specific hardware and software used. For more information including details on which processors support HT Technology, visit www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/architecture-and-technology/hyper-threading/hyper-threading-technology.html.


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Velkopopovický Kozel strengthened its number one position among Czech beers abroad
26 February 2009
Kozel's year-on-year sales outside Czech Republic increased by 5.6 percent.
Prague, February 2009 - Velkopopovický Kozel achieves repeated success on foreign markets. It sold nearly 1.8 million hl of beer abroad, which amounts to a 5.6 percent annual growth. There was nearly 1.7 million hl delivered under licence (+ 4.7 %). The largest increase in volume was in Russia, where 1.2 million hl of beer from Velké Popovice was sold.
Velkopovický Kozel's popularity abroad increased again last year. Foreign markets sold 1.8 million hl of Kozel in total, which is 5.6 percent more than in 2007. Licence production increased by 4.7 percent to 1.7 million hl. Velkopopovický Kozel beer sold best in the Russian market, where local consumers drank 1.2 million hl. The biggest increase in export was to Ukraine (+ 79 %), to Belarus (+ 37 %), Israel (+ 35 %) and Finland (+ 21 %), where last year's consumption was 37.5 thousand hl.
"We're glad that Velkopopovický Kozel's brand popularity abroad increases. This proves the quality of beer from Velké Popovice and the benefit of SABMiller's worldwide marketing and distribution support For example in Russia we successfully compete with both local and imported beers in the premium segment. Velkopopovický Kozel thus again confirmed its position of the top-selling Czech beer abroad," says Luděk Baumruk, manager of the Velkopopovický Kozel brand.
Kozel is currently the top-selling Czech beer brand outside of Czech Republic. It is available in 24 countries including e.g. Australia, Honduras or Transcaucasian republics.
Notes for editors:
- With total sales of 10.7 million hectoliters in the year 2008 (including the licence production abroad) and with exports to more than 55 countries worldwide, Plzeňský Prazdroj is the leading beer producer in the region and the largest exporter of Czech beer.
- Plzeňský Prazdroj, a. s., is a member of SABMiller plc global group. Pilsner Urquell is the international flagship of the portfolio of SABMiller brands.
- SABMiller plc is one of the largest brewing companies worldwide with brewing interests or distribution agreements in over 60 countries across six continents. The group's brands include major international brands such as Miller Genuine Draft, Peroni Nastro Azzurro and Pilsner Urquell, and almost 200 successful regional and national brands. Outside the USA, SABMiller is also one of the largest producers and distributors of Coca-Cola products in the world.
- Velkopopovický Kozel is a distinguished brand within the portfolio of Plzeňský Prazdroj. It belongs to the most dynamic brands both in the Czech market and abroad. Moreover Velkopopovický Kozel Dark is the leader of the dark beer market in the Czech Republic. Established in 1874, this year the Velké Popovice brewery celebrates its 135th anniversary.
- The latest information on activities and projects supported by the Velkopopovický Kozel brand can be found at http://kozel.cz
Jiří Mareček
PPAS Press agent
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Out top selling pant style is now available in navy and can be worn as a lounge pant or pajamas and matches the Shine Camisole in navy.
With a soft viscose/elastane fabric, the My Darling pant will become a wardrobe must-have during and after your pregnancy.
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Very comfy for around home, I was thinking I might be able to get away with quick trips out of the house wearing them, but no, they are definitely PJ pants. Still great though!
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I was pleasantly surprised when I received these pants in the mail. Although the material seems quite thin and fine, when you are wearing the pants they fall beautifully and make you feel elegant (which is quite hard while being pregnant). I haven't yet washed them so not sure on how much or if they will shrink but length and fit are just right.
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Marc Dreier, a high-profile New York lawyer who admitted to a $400 million investment fund fraud that unraveled at the same time as Bernard Madoff's huge swindle, was sentenced to 20 years in prison in July, 2009.
But the ruse that ultimately got him there was years in the running.
Dreier's 2009 sentencing in Manhattan federal court was punctuated with comparison to the multibillion-dollar Madoff fraud after the government had asked for a 145-year sentence for Dreier. Madoff, 71, was sentenced to 150 years in prison for his fraud of as much as $65 billion, with thousands of investors swindled.
"When you turn to the facts of the crime that Mr. Dreier committed, one must still be appalled," U.S. District Judge Jed Rakoff said. "It is a huge fraud by any standard, other than the Madoff standard."
Even though the better-known Madoff's fraud was much larger than Dreier's scheme, U.S. prosecutors requested the same effective life term for the Harvard- and Yale-educated lawyer as they did for Madoff.
Dreier, who once headed a 250-member law firm, Dreier LLP, on New York's exclusive Park Avenue, was arrested in December, 2008, on charges of swindling hedge funds and investment funds in a four-year-long scheme that unraveled in the financial crisis. He pleaded guilty in May, 2009.
"The one thing Marc Dreier could always do is spin a story, a believable story."
When he was sentenced, he acknowledged that he had disgraced his former colleagues and the legal profession.
Dreier's ruse began in 2002, when he decided to greatly expand his law firm and create a new model where partners were paid big salaries but were not required to be equity partners. He would retain sole control over the financials. But to do so, he would need a lot of money. So he stole it by creating a fake IOU, allegedly issued by one of his biggest clients, Solow Realty, for $20 million. Dreier sold the IOU to a hedge fund in Connecticut with the promise of repaying the money plus substantial interest in a year.
Dreier expanded his offices in the I.M. Pei-designed building at 499 Park Ave. He hired some of the best lawyers in town. He sponsored charity golf tournaments, bought a $10 million Manhattan apartment and acquired a 123-foot yacht with a full-time staff of 10.
Things went well for Dreier. He continued his classic Ponzi scheme, and over the next two years issued $200 million worth of notes, selling them to hedge funds in Manhattan and Connecticut.
"The one thing Marc Dreier could always do is spin a story, a believable story," said Bryan Burrough, a special correspondent with Vanity Fair. "That's what he did for these hedge funds, and the fact was these people, they had more money than God, they had more money literally than they knew what to do with, they were looking for anything to invest in. A little debt from a big New York realtor, well that seemed just normal, SOP, it's what everyone was doing in 2004."
But in 2008 things changed. The financial markets began to weaken and hedge funds started reigning in their investments. Dreier became desperate as hedge funds requested in-person meetings with his client Sheldon Solow to verify that their funds really would be returned.
Dreier began impersonating executives and even paid a former client named Kosta Kovachev $100,000 to impersonate the CEO of Solow Realty inside the actual Solow offices.
In November 2008, Dreier grew even more desperate as he began running out of cash. By then, he was the subject of a U.S. Attorney's Office investigation. As things began to unravel, he dipped into his clients' escrow accounts to repay his debts. He issued $700 million worth of notes, and on Dec. 1, 2008, one of his partners issued a routine request for money being held in escrow. Of course, it wasn't there.
"As one of his Hail Mary passes, he took a trip to Abu Dhabi to try to raise money from some Arab investors," Burrough said. "And one night he describes standing outside in the desert air saying 'I'm a free white man with $100 million in cash — what if I just run?"
But unable to fathom life on the run, Dreier returned to New York, where he arranged to sell yet another fake security to a hedge fund in Manhattan, claiming it was being issued by the Ontario Teacher's Pension Plan (OTPP), another former client of Dreier's.
"He was attempting at the time to sell a $44 million note to a hedge fund located in New York," said Assistant U.S. Attorney John Streeter. "And that hedge fund had insisted on having a face-to-face meeting with a representative of this pension plan, located in Canada, that was supposedly, according to Marc Dreier, guaranteeing the note."
The hedge fund agreed to the purchase, but demanded that a representative from OTPP sign the papers in person.
The next day, Dreier flew to Toronto to meet the hedge fund representative in the OTPP offices. He first met with an OTPP lawyer and took his business card. He then asked to use a conference room while waiting for his private jet, and when the hedge fund representative arrived, Dreier quickly ushered him into the conference room, offering the attorney's business card as his own and hurriedly signed the papers. But the hedge fund representative was suspicious.
"He asked the person at the front desk if that person he was just meeting with was [the attorney]," said Robert Kolker, contributing editor for New York Magazine. "And the person at the front desk said no, it wasn't."
Back on his private jet, Dreier got a phone call telling him someone was impersonating one of the Canadians at the hedge fund. Dreier was at a crossroads. He could fly back to New York and deny any knowledge, or he could return and try to explain himself.
"He later told me, when he sat down, he was 90 percent sure if he went back to the offices of the pension fund that he probably would never get out, that something bad would happen," Burrough said. "And that's actually what happened. By the time he got back, the police had already been called. And they put him in handcuffs and took him away."
But Dreier still wasn't finished pilfering other people's money. From a jail cell in Canada, Dreier transferred $10 million from a client's escrow account to one of his personal bank accounts. and the next day, he's released on bail. But when he arrived at LaGuardia airport, the feds arrest him on charges of securities and wire fraud.
It was the beginning of the end for Marc Dreier's scam of a lifetime.
Reuters and The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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Of all the top attractions in Chicago, there is one I think I was looking forward to see more than any else. This is 'Cloud Gate', aka 'The Bean'. Apparently the locals didn't like it when it was first revealed. They soon came round though and now are extremely proud of their kidney-bean shaped landmark.
'The Bean' can be found in Millennium Park. It isn't the biggest park in the world, but there is lots to see there. First you'll come across the unique Crown Fountain with it's take on gargoyles in fountains. Another top attraction here is the Wrigley Square and Millennium Park Monument which nods its head to the founders of the park.
Also, make sure not to miss The Great Lawn and the Jay Pritzker Pavillion. It's the best place to chill out in the park and the pavillon is breathtaking.
From here I walked up Chicago's 'Magnificent Mile' – a part of Michigan Avenue between East Lake Shore Drive to the north and the Chicago River to the south. It's the city's main shopping drag so where to go if you're looking for a present for yourself – you know you deserve one ;-)
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The Race is Over! And the Winners Are:
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2011 Wine Ride was full of good food, good wine, and good fun – not to mention lots of food & wine pairing education! Check out our next event, Somms Under Fire, coming May 2011!
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2011 Wine Ride™ will begin & end at the Finish Line Location, Uchiko. The Somms will travel by car to select locations (such as Antonelli's Cheese Shop, Foreign & Domestic, Central Market Cooking School, & FINO) where he or she will assign their "perfect pairing" with the secret Becky Wasserman Selection Wines and food items, which will be presented upon arrival. Each Sommelier will be teamed up at random with one Blogger and Photographer, and a team 'Facilitweeter™' who will keep time and live tweet throughout the event.
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Immediately following the event, participating Bloggers and Photographers will publish a collaborative blog. These five blog posts will be promoted via Keeper Collection's social media and another public vote will be conducted for the favorite blog post and blogger/photographer team.
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Scott Barber, of Centennial Fine Wine & Spirits (Dallas)
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Ubuntu 9.04 is called Jaunty Jackalope
Ubuntu promoter Mark Shuttleworth took on the traditional role of code-naming the next Ubuntu version on the Ubuntu mailing list. Version 9.04 is henceforth known as Jaunty Jackalope.
The successor to the currently operational Ubuntu 8.10 (Intrepid Ibex) is expected this coming April. The final planning for the new Jaunty Jackalope version should be at the center of the Ubuntu Developer Summit in Mountain View, California in December. A Jackalope is a fabled being believed to be the cross between a jackrabbit and an antelope, a jaunty rabbit with antlers. Shuttleworth thus puts the new release into a pugnacious context; in his mail he has another name for it: Warrior Rabbit.
The rabbit part of Jackalope represents for Shuttleworth the planned acceleration of the boot process inherent in 9.04, as in "quick and hard to catch." The cross between rabbit and antelope likewise symbolizes the proposed increased speed of desktop and web applications. Shuttleworth calls the latter Weblications, which integrate seamlessly with the web, as he describes in his introductory mail message about the symbolism behind the code name.
Shuttleworth expects Ubuntu 9.04 to appear on many millions of desktop PCs. Ubuntu should not to pale in comparison with Windows and Mac OS and many users will be prompted to convert, as Shuttleworth promises the developer world by calling the Ubuntu 9.04 project "a chance in a lifetime."
Apart from its symbolism, Ubuntu 9.04 also promises something more concrete: Shuttleworth announces that "Jaunty will move all of Ubuntu into Bazaar," Canonical's version control system.
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Though Shedinja is generally considered weak, uncompetitive, and a gimmick, it can do extremely well in the Uber tier thanks to its wonderful ability Wonder Guard. Wonder Guard allows Shedinja to switch in against some of the biggest threats of the Uber metagame such as Kyogre, Bulk Up Dialga, some Arceus, most Palkia, non-Toxic Blissey, Latios, Latias, and some Mewtwo variants. Its STAB attacks are also welcome in Ubers due to the abundance of Psychic-types. However, Shedinja is weak to four common attacking types (Fire, Dark, Ghost, and Rock, as well as Flying) and vulnerable to entry hazards and status such as burn and poison. This means that using Shedinja requires a lot of support. Regardless of these drawbacks, Shedinja is still a menace that every competitive team should be aware of.
Shedinja is often forgotten because people claim that there are better Pokemon to use. However, one must not ignore Shedinja's niche: walling a great deal of Pokemon in the Uber tier. X-Scissor is Shedinja's primary STAB move, dealing good damage against Mewtwo, Latios, Latias, some Deoxys, and Darkrai, to name a few. Shadow Sneak complements X-Scissor to 2HKO certain Pokemon. Shadow Claw can replace Shadow Sneak, but Shedinja will lose out on a valuable priority move. For example, X-Scissor followed by Shadow Sneak can 2HKO Mewtwo and Kingdra. Shadow Claw can still be used over Shadow Sneak, but Shedinja risks being outsped and hit with a super effective attack from these Pokemon. Will-O-Wisp cripples physical sweepers such as Salamence, Rayquaza, and Metagross, while Toxic is a slow death sentence to Wobbuffet, Blissey, Kingdra, and Kyogre. The last move is a choice between Protect, which allows Shedinja to scout for any dangerous moves the foe might happen to have (Hidden Power Fire Latios, for example); Heal Block, which is useful against opposing walls that can recover their health (for example Blissey, Lugia, RestTalk Calm Mind Giratina, and Giratina-O); and Baton Pass, which enables Shedinja to scout for possible switch-ins.Team Options & Additional Comments >>>
Although using Shedinja as a sweeper might sound ridiculous, it has a niche that can make a Swords Dance set work thanks to its ability Wonder Guard. Because of Wonder Guard, Shedinja can often set up in front of Pokemon such as Kyogre, non-Hidden Power Fire Latios, Latias, and Kingdra. X-Scissor and Shadow Sneak are the main moves on this set, both getting STAB, having good coverage overall, and denting some threats after a Swords Dance including Kyogre, Choice Scarf Palkia, and Kingdra. Unfortunately, Shedinja's offensive movepool is very limited. Shadow Claw is another STAB attack, getting a stronger hit on Giratina (both formes), Rayquaza, and Lugia, while also having a high critical hit ratio. However, either Will-O-Wisp or Toxic can also be used here because Shedinja's movepool is barren.Team Options & Additional Comments >>>
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Shedinja's shallow movepool means that there aren't too many other options that it can use. Trick can be used alongside a Choice Band to cripple specially based Pokemon and walls. Sucker Punch is stronger than Shadow Sneak in some cases, but Shadow Sneak doesn't carry the risk of missing under normal circumstances. Shedinja could make good use of Baton Pass and Agility, but the two are illegal both together and with Swords Dance. Baton Pass can still be used with Hone Claws, but Mew outclasses Shedinja in this role because it can Baton Pass Swords Dance and Work Up. Spite can be used to PP stall some sweepers such as Calm Mind Kyogre and Bulk Up Dialga. Dig can hit some Steel-types, but they can switch to something that has Pursuit or something that can bring harmful weather.
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Shedinja isn't as hard to kill as many people think. Here comes a list of everything that destroys it: Fire-, Ghost-, Dark-, Rock-, and Flying-type damage-dealing moves; residual damage from sandstorm, hail, Spikes, and Stealth Rock; status effects such as poison, burn, and confusion; Leech Seed; Ghost-type Curse; Struggle; Struggle recoil; Life Orb recoil; Black Sludge; Sticky Barb; Rough Skin and Iron Barbs; Mold Breaker and its variants (Turboblaze and Teravolt); Nightmare; and Bad Dreams.
Shedinja cannot deal with Haxorus, Zekrom, and Reshiram, as they ignore Wonder Guard due to Mold Breaker, Teravolt, and Turboblaze, respectively. However, Haxorus and Zekrom need to watch out for Will-O-Wisp when they switch in, and none of the three can stomach a boosted Shadow Claw. Ho-Oh can send Shedinja to hell with either Sacred Fire or Brave Bird, but like Reshiram, can't switch into a boosted Shadow Claw, especially if Stealth Rock is on the field. Blaziken, although hating boosted Ghost-type moves, can destroy Shedinja with a Fire-type STAB move or Stone Edge. Groudon doesn't like Toxic and Will-O-Wisp but can destroy Shedinja with Stone Edge, Fire Punch, or Overheat. An unexpected move from Shedinja's target such as Hidden Power Fire from Latios or Toxic from Kyogre easily KOes Shedinja. Heatran resists everything Shedinja has and can also grab a Flash Fire boost should Shedinja use Will-O-Wisp. Shedinja also falls against Pursuit users, especially ones that it can't damage well such as Scizor and Metagross. Ferrothorn, or any Pokemon holding Rocky Helmet, will eliminate Shedinja if it uses a contact move. Houndoom, although rare in Ubers, can finish off Shedinja with a combination of Sucker Punch and a Fire-type move. Other things that can revenge kill but cannot switch into Shedinja directly include Darkrai, Hydreigon, Tyranitar, and Shaymin-S. Chandelure and Mewtwo can take out Shedinja with a Ghost- or Fire-type move, but should be wary of Shadow Sneak and Shadow Claw (and X-Scissor in Mewtwo's case). Giratina has enough defenses to take a Shadow Sneak or Shadow Claw and then retaliate back with its own Shadow Sneak or Shadow Ball. The bottom line is that although Shedinja can be KOed many ways, it is a Pokemon to watch out for, as it can wall your entire team if you aren't prepared for it.


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Handmade Vermont farmhouse tables are a good reflection of the creative and frugal nature of New England's most passionate Yankee craftsmen. If you've driven through our Green Mountain state lately you've probably noticed the sad demise of some of our historic barns and buildings. Over 200 years of wind and rain and snow have left these antique treasures in desperate need of rebirth.
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Sadler's career spans more than 21 years in the global insurance arena. Prior to joining Cigna in 2010 as Chief Executive Officer of Cigna International's Global HL&A business, he spent 16 years with HSBC in a variety of leadership roles in the UK, Singapore and Hong Kong. Prior to Cigna, he held the position of Managing Director for HSBC Insurance Limited, leading the insurance business for Hong Kong. He also held management positions with AXA Insurance and Zurich Financial Services in the UK.
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For over four decades, Futures for Children has encouraged American Indian students to graduate high school and pursue a post-secondary education. Unfortunately, the high school graduation rate for American Indian students is one of the lowest in the nation. The numbers can be overwhelming and staggering, but we believe that one-by-one we can help change the lives of thousands of American Indian children.
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On March 19 2014, the Division of Indian Education of New Mexico and Futures for Children staff met to discuss their collaborative efforts to improve the educational opportunities of Native American youth. Dr. Ferlin Clark, Director, brought two of his key staff, Daytona Raye and DeAlva Calabaza, to be part of the conversation. DeAlva is a former Futures for Children mentored student and spoke of the positive impact her mentorship had on her life goals. Dr. Clark said Futures for Children is a natural fit with the Public Education Department to support parents and youth and looks forward to the partnership and continued dialogue. Pictured from L to R: Daytona Raye, DeAlva Calabaza, Dr. Ferlin Clark, Teresa Gomez (FFC President/CEO), Mary Anne Larsen (Chair of FFC Board of Directors).


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VfL Wolfsburg v Eintracht Frankfurt: Preview
Wolfsburg's last game of 2012 in the Bundesliga pits them against Eintracht Frankfurt, but while many may have expected a battle between one side pushing for Europe and the other fighting at the bottom before the season started, few would have expected it to be 14th hosting fourth at the VW-Arena.
Frankfurt have emerged as one of the surprises of the season following their promotion to the top flight while Wolfsburg, who started the campaign with their sights set on qualifying for Europe, are instead just two places above the relegation zone.
Their coach Lorenz-Gunther Kostner is not one of those to be surprised by Frankfurt's rise.
``They have several young, energetic and technically strong players,'' he said.
``Armin Veh's team play a very risky game with short passing and one-twos, but they got a big boost from their very first game when they came from behind to beat Leverkusen.
``They play some great football and have therefore been superior to many sides in the Bundesliga.''
It is Kostner's job to ensure they are not superior to his side tomorrow with a win required to bring a more satisfactory end to the year after a difficult start.
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Kostner is unlikely to be able to count on striker Ivica Olic, who has a swollen ankle, although Diego should be fit, despite struggling with an ankle injury which may require more in-depth treatment during the winter break.
Christian Trasch is also likely to use the winter break to undergo surgery, but he should be able to grit his teeth and play one final 90 minutes tomorrow
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``Of course we are going there to win,'' he said.
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Hi! My name is Beckie and I have played music for all of my life. I play many different instruments such as the Trumpet, French horn and Piano. I graduated from Chapman University in 2010 with 2 degrees in music, Music Education and Music Performance on French horn. I also taught elementary school for 3 years and was a brass coach for a Montessori Academy. I have taught privately for 10 years now and love the one-on-one attention that I can give the students. I currently work for the Los Angeles Philharmonic, I perform with two different orchestras and am in a Brass Ensemble called the Vine Street Brass that performs for events around the city.
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When I teach lessons, I like to go at the pace of the student. I am very patient but I expect the student to practice during the week. I will always work with a student as long as it takes to have them understand what is difficult for them musically. I use a lot of different books like Teaching little fingers to Play and Standard of Excellence. For Adults, I like the Big Beginners Piano book which has easy classical pieces to play! I teach from the rudimentary skills and build on the fundamentals of music. After 3 or 6 months, my students feel accomplished with what they have learned and excited for the next 3 to 6 months!
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practice space in home w/ seating for parents and music stand. I also have a cat and a dog, so if you are allergic, please let me know! The cat and dog are always put away during the lesson time.
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I want my lessons to be fun as we learn the ART of playing music focused on Brass instruments. I bring to you my life of practical experience of playing professionally in all types of situations, orchestras, R&B, Big Swing Bands, Rock and my passion JAZZ. as a solo artist.
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I like to have fun while teaching so we learn with joy. I start each lesson asking " HOW WAS YOUR WEEK ? " as our daily life s situation affects our playing. Some days will be easier than others.
I do not expect perfection each week as we improve by " percentages ". If in 3 months you are playing 20% better, we are doing good. The day to day thing can vary on brass instruments, we get better as we go.
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TONE PRODUCTION - long tone drills and slurs are basic for getting and keeping a great sound. Brass players must have a good tone.
SIGHT READING - I want my students to be confident to read any music that is put in front of them. A focus on this gives them an advantage in the school music programs and is needed to be a professional player.
MUSIC THEORY / JAZZ IMPROVISATION - To be able to play in all keys signatures and understand chord structures is a must for any serious musician. Jazz studies for those who wish to improvise.
Bass Guitar, Classical Guitar, Guitar, Mandolin, Music Performance, Music Recording, Music Theory, Piano, Songwriting, Trumpet, Ukulele
If you would like to improve your guitar playing quickly, I can help out. I have been playing and teaching guitar for 30 years, including studio work for film and television. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Music Performance from USC. I am also a former instructor at the Musician's Institute of Hollywood, and Dietz Brothers Music in Manhattan Beach.
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I will bring all the teaching materials.
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Almost all guitar styles, modern and traditional.
Quick transcription skills.
Can teach tablature or traditional staff.
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Computer software for sound processing and recording.
Bass Guitar, Guitar, Music Performance, Music Recording, Music Theory, Percussion, Piano, Singing, Songwriting, Speaking Voice, Trumpet, Upright Bass
teaching kindergarden through adults since 1997-
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4 yr music bachelor's degree in piano from the Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA.
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A versatile producer, musician, and prolific composer, Jamez has been primarily sought after for TV, film, and studio work.
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I am a middle school band and orchestra teacher and brass musician with performance experience on horn, trumpet, and euphonium, as well as voice. Some of the ensembles I have performed with include the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Masters Orchestra, and Crown City Symphony. I also coordinate the Los Angeles Hornsaplenty Christmas event and invite my students to participate in it as well as TubaChristmas in Los Angeles or Anaheim, because if you don't enjoy playing your instrument, you shouldn't keep playing it!
I hold a BA in music education and a teaching credential from California State University in Northridge, and have studied with Roy Poper (studio trumpeter), David Washburn (trumpet for California Philharmonic and LA Chamber Orchestra), and Brian O'Connor (studio hornist). For this reason, I tend to favor methods from James Stamp and Vincent De Rosa, but feel that every lesson plan should be tailored to the individual student's needs.
With nearly a decade of teaching experience in the Los Angeles Unified School District, I have guided many students in playing various instruments and continue to dedicate my time and energy to refining my instructional delivery so that it makes the trickiest concepts clear in the students' mind.
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Online lessons are available through Face Time and are conducted while I am in my home studio where there will be a solid internet connection.
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School Studio: Music stands, keyboard, metronome, tuner, sound equipment, and supportive chairs for the student, family members, and student. I can also do small group lessons in this studio.
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Folding music stand, metronome, tuner.
Students are expected to have their own instrument, supportive chairs for the student and teacher, and any method books or sheet music they seek help with. I have a number of method books and exercise books as well which I can introduce the student to before deciding if they should get their own copy to study from. The lesson should take place in a common room (i.e. living room, kitchen, den), and a parent or guardian must remain at the home during the lesson if the student is a minor.
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Clarinet, French Horn, Guitar, Music Theory, Piano, Trumpet, Ukulele
I grew up in a music store, and learned a love for music at an early age. I started piano at age 3, and just kept adding instruments from there. I majored in music at MidAmerica Nazarene University, where I was on scholarship for Piano, Trumpet and French Horn. I have taught General Music, Beginning Band, and Beginning Orchestra in four LA area private and charter schools, as well as teaching music classes for home-school co-op groups in the Hollywood area. I've been teaching private lessons for nearly 10 years, taking students from ages 4-adult, from beginner to intermediate skill levels.
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personal instruments
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